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George Simataa

2024-02-052026-07-07
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  1. February 2026

  2. New Era

    George Simataa supervised Steenkamp's doctoral journey

    Source

    “Although she formally commenced her PhD in 2018 under the supervision of former Cabinet secretary George Simataa, she explained that her preparation began years earlier.”

    Honouring Dr Steenkamp
  3. February 2025

  4. The Namibian

    George Simataa signed government document dated 15 February allocating N$500 000 per region

    Source

    “This is according to a government document dated 15 February, signed by secretary to Cabinet George Simataa.”

    Nation pays tribute: N$7m for Nujoma’s memorials
  5. January 2025

  6. The Namibian

    Cabinet secretary George Simataa issued directive requiring public servants who did not resign after election to repay salaries

    Source

    “This follows a directive by Cabinet secretary George Simataa on Thursday that all public servants who did not resign after being elected as members of parliament repay their salaries received after the announcement of the 2024 National Assembly elections.”

    IPC spokesperson defies Cabinet directive to resign as civil servant after election to parliament

  7. The Namibian

    Secretary to Cabinet George Simataa instructed executive directors and chief regional officers to ensure civil servants elected to National Assembly resign

    Source

    “Secretary to Cabinet George Simataa has instructed executive directors and chief regional officers to make sure public servants who were elected in the 2024 National Assembly elections have resigned from their positions.”

    Simataa issues directive for civil servants elected to National Assembly to resign

  8. The Namibian

    Simataa said resignations should have been effective the day elected officials were announced

    Source

    “In a circular on Thursday, Simataa said these resignations should have been effective the day they were officially announced as elected.”

    Simataa issues directive for civil servants elected to National Assembly to resign
  9. June 2024

  10. The Namibian

    George Simataa said IUM and Nust are offering wrong courses

    Source

    “He was responding to criticism raised by the secretary to the Cabinet, George Simataa, who last week said IUM and the Namibia University of Science and Technology (Nust) are offering the wrong courses.”

    University hits back at Simataa over courses

  11. The Namibian

    George Simataa claimed IUM's courses were not registered with NCHE

    Source

    “Simataa also claimed IUM's courses were not registered with the NCHE.”

    University hits back at Simataa over courses
  12. February 2024

  13. The Namibian

    Cabinet secretary George Simataa speaks on president Hage Geingob's fearlessness and charismatic leadership

    Source

    “Cabinet secretary George Simataa speaks on president Hage Geingob's fearlessness and charismatic leadership.”

    Simataa reflects on Geingob’s charisma and courage
Society

State lawyers accused of mishandling medical claims, losing millions

The News

Government lawyers are accused of mishandling health-related legal cases and potentially sharing settlement payouts with senior ministry officials and claimants' lawyers. Between 2019 and 2024, the health ministry spent N$14.7m on medical claims, with about N$5.5m spent over the past year, amid delays in a nationwide medico-legal training programme.

Why it matters

Government lawyers mishandling millions in medical claims and potentially colluding with officials exposes systemic corruption in the health ministry.

15 hours ago · The Namibian →

Yesterday

  1. State lawyers accused of mishandling medical claims, losing millions

    Government lawyers are accused of mishandling health-related legal cases and potentially sharing settlement payouts with senior ministry officials and claimants' lawyers. Between 2019 and 2024, the health ministry spent N$14.7m on medical claims, with about N$5.5m spent over the past year, amid delays in a nationwide medico-legal training programme.

    15 hours ago · The Namibian →

Tuesday 24 February

  1. Education Minister Steenkamp celebrates doctorate while in office

    Sanet Steenkamp, who became education minister in 2025, has completed her PhD at Rhodes University on teacher leadership and inclusive education, a seven-year journey she began in 2018 while balancing ministerial duties, family life and academic work. The achievement was celebrated at a public lecture hosted by NUST, where Steenkamp spoke of the demands of doctoral study and encouraged perseverance among current and aspiring scholars.

    24 February 2026 · New Era →

Wednesday 11 February

  1. Former Botswana president addresses Namibia, acknowledges support and border disputes

    Former Botswana president Mokgweetsi Masisi delivered a public lecture at the University of Namibia, highlighting Botswana's role in supporting Namibia's liberation struggle and sheltering genocide victims, while also formally apologizing for killings of Namibian fishermen by the Botswana Defence Force during past border disputes. He emphasized that the two countries have since strengthened bilateral relations through higher-level cooperation platforms and a formalised bi-national commission covering politics, trade, and defence.

    11 February 2026 · New Era →

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